Got a question for Shonda?
Naturally Healthy™ has designed and developed over 20 formulas for the herbal
and nutritional industry over the past 15 years in addition to providing research for
additional product development.
Shonda Parker, through her company, Naturally Healthy™, provides consulting
services to midwives, physicians, other healthcare professionals, and individuals
interested in utilizing herbal medicine as part of the their healthcare protocols.
Consults are billed according to level of research necessary to provide results.
On-site consultations for midwives and birth centers are available within a 100-mile
radius of Monroe, Louisiana and within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex quarterly.
Shonda answers questions Monday-Friday, 9AM to 5PM.
You may expect your question to be answered within 24-48 hours (weekdays excluding weekends or holidays or unexpected family upheavals).
Please know there are many free resources on the internet to enable you to gain answers, and we encourage self-directed study and taking
charge of your own healthcare. You may find the following links helpful:
http://www.doctormurray.com/conditions/index.html - Specific conditions
are addressed with Dr. Murray’s recommendations.
http://www.gaiaherbs.com/herbs.php - They have a copy of Herb Med on their website
with herbs listed A-Z with excellent information on each herb.
If you prefer to ask Shonda your question, the options are listed below.
Your credit card will not be billed until your question is answered and will be billed at the lowest rate possible for your question.
Specific, focused question - $5.00:
Example: “I’m taking the following herb formula: Devil's Claw, White Willow Bark, Bromelain, Boswellia Serratta, Ginger root, and
Grape Seed Extract. Are any of those ingredients contraindicated during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding?” or “I’m in Ukraine, and I
have a question about Nettles tea. I have a hard time translating herbs because I have to do it in the Latin in each language to
make sure I have the right herb. The box of Nettles leaves that I bought here says “urticae folia” and the books I read about
drinking Nettles for pregnancy says it’s “urtica dioica.” What is the difference? Am I drinking the right thing? I’ve tried finding
out on the Internet, but I don’t see a site that explains both Latin words.”
These questions focus on evaluating whether an herb or herbs in a formula is contraindicated (not okay for use) or indicated (okay for use)
for a specific situation.
Focused question, expanded - $10.00:
Example: “I’m taking the following herb formula: Devil's Claw, White Willow Bark, Bromelain, Boswellia Serratta, Ginger root,
and Grape Seed Extract. Are any of those ingredients contraindicated during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding? What are the reasons for
the contraindication as I am taking the product to be able to avoid narcotics for chronic back pain and plan to discuss options with
my midwife and physician?” Or “My daughter-in-law delivered her baby 4 days ago, but her milk still hasn’t come in. Is there a
healthy supplement or herb she can take to bring about this process? Her doctor is trying the medical routes for this as well.”
These questions focus on understanding the reasons why something may or may not be okay for use in order to make informed choices.
Focused common health concern, Education request - $15.00
Example: “I’m in my late 30’s, and my cycles are becoming irregular and heavy with some moodiness. What are the herbal options
for me?” or “My 15 month old has had 9 ear infections since birth. Finally after efforts to wait and see if fluid would move and lots
of antibiotics, she received tubes last week. They were afraid of her hearing being affected. Anyway, now she has the tubes but a
very low immune system from all the constant antibiotics. She is constantly catching a cold and rarely stays well. Right now she
is congested, runny nose and just all over feels bad. She doesn't have a fever. What herbs are commonly used when toddlers have a cold?”
These questions focus on a specific health concern with a request for education on the most commonly used herbs for that health
condition. Please note these are for common health concerns almost everyone might normally encounter during life.
Focused health concern, Expanded Education request - $25.00
Example: “I am a 34 year old mother of three. I have not been able to conceive for 5 years. I think I'm fertile. My cycles are
usually every 32 days and I have the mucus that is supposed to be a sign of fertility. About 2 years ago I started having night sweats
and a nauseated feeling several days to 1 week before my menstrual cycle. When I told my OB he said, "Welcome to your 30's." Is this
really normal for most 30 somethings? In the past I never had any difficulties conceiving. My OB also said I have a retroverted uterus
and possibly endometriosis. Of course I have to have a diagnostic lap to find out for sure. This may help improve my chances of conceiving
if I do have endometriosis and he can indeed cauterize it. I would like to find out what some options are if I choose not to have the
surgery. My reason for trying the natural method first is cost with no insurance. Is there something I can do to take care of myself
if I do have endometriosis?”
These questions are for non-specific health concerns that do not have a medical diagnosis where the focus is to support the body’s
natural function to reduce symptoms. Health support options are requested in the areas of nutrition, physical/lifestyle, and nutritional
supplements.
Questions or health concerns requiring more in-depth consulation will be considered on an individual basis. Shonda will email you regarding
fee and time structure prior to fulfilling these requests.
